The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-07
AMATEURS AND ARTISTS
COMBIHE TO BRING ABOUT A
MUSICAL SUCCESS.
The Festival CIeIed Last Might
Before n Large Audience
Personal Mention.

The second and last concert OF the
Music Festival was given at the Thea
ter last night. A much larger audi
ence wss in attendance than on the
opening night, and appreciation grad
ually developed from the first The
vocal programme was the same as on
the first night, with few
changes in the voices. The in
troductory by the orchestra was
the overture to Oberon, and moved
the audience to prolonged outburst
Of applause This was repeated after
each succeeding number until the ser.
enade from Don PdsquGle vas reached.
In arranging the programme this was
considered the most undeserving OF
the lot, being light, airy, and in a
measure simple. It contained
magnetic, flowing melody,
however, that entered and took
possession of the eouls of the hearers,
and nothing would satisfy them but a
repetition. An understanding pre-
vailed among the participants that
enc res were not 10 meet with re-
sponses, but in this case had to be
violated. Thrice the vocalists, Mes
danes Joy and MaBsford, Miss Emily
Ebeer and Me.srs. Knowlton and An
derson bowed their acknowledgements,
but a repetition was demanded with
determination and ultimate success.
The Golden Legend came on about 10
O'Clock, and was carried through in
superb style. Unnecessary waits were
avoided, the music was given an added
touch of liveliness, and thus the in
terest was maintained at the hight
previously attained. The only CT anges
10 the cast were "E sie" and "Ffiar
Paul." the former being sung with
vim, fesling and effect by Mrs. Levi
Joy, .jr, while Mr.. James F. Ryan,
with his deep, powerful and
we'll rounded basao tones,
thoroughly developed the "Friar's"
magnificent solos. Mrs. joys
superb mezzo soprano voice found in
the character OF elsie" full scope for
a display OF her utmost powers of vo-
cslization. Faithful and accurate in
every note, with rigid regard for at.
tack and a soul full OF appreciation for
the two elements OF FIRE and pathos,
the gifted and conscientious vocalist
added fresh iaurels to her already fiat
tering and deserved reputation. There
is in her every tone atharm VIII CHI
never fails to please. Among the pro-
fuse collection Of gems in the
work, the duet between ELSIE"
and "Prince Henry beautifully
sustained throughout by Mr.. G. D.
Hutton, in the later part, proved the
most delightful. But in such perfect
ion as chsracteriz ID the concert as
whole, further special mention would
be both unfair and unkind.
To close without referring in the
most complimentary terms to Profs.
Levy and Arnold, and the magnificent
orchestra under their leadership,
would be the most fla.
grant injustice to artists who
are entitled to a full share of
credit along with the vocslists, for the
grand triumph. The first named gen.
theman has been director of the Cho-
raj Society since its organization. A
thorough musician, faithful, energetic
and conscientious, with more regard
for merits of music and public de-
mands than his own pecunisry inter
est, he has laboIed almost necessarily
to attain the degree Of perfection dis
played at each of the concerts. Where
others disregard minor details he pays
especial attention, and herein lies the
secret OF his success and populari-
ty. In some respects, his efficiency
as drill master of a chorus is rema, ka-
BILE. In all his undertakings ia this
direction the first failure is yet to be
recorded. The choral society might
have searched many cities in vain for
his superior, and If their present or
ganization is maintained in act future
attachments are beyond the reach Of
calculation.
Prof. Herman Arnold is also en-
titled to large proportion of the
praise. The Instrumentation was in
trusted 10 him when the festival be-
came a certainty. He at once took
steps 10 mase 1t something worthy OF
the occasion, and no one who heard
their exquisite and charming perform
anCes will deny his complete triumph.
In directing the orchestra of twenty
two pieces, he demonstrated
mastery familiarity with every re-
quirement. The skilled musicians, who
responded accurately to every move
ment Of the conductors baton, i'm
pressed each enraptured listener with
the fact that thsy understood their
profession thoroughly, Knowing the
high standing of the Memphis frater-
nifty, Prof. Eichhorn supplied the
Louisville addition with keen dis
elimination and excellent Judgement.
Thrown together, the two branches
composed singularly we'll balanced
and harmonious orchestra.
All things considered, those who
failed to attend one or the other of
the concerts of the festival have much
to regret, and should a similar oppor-
tunitv arise In the near fnkura oyfa IL